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Ernis Family History

Ernis Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Enis, Ermis, Ennis, Dennis, Reis, Danis, Rais, Ernest, Annis, Manis

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Where is the Ernis family from?

You can see how Ernis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ernis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ernis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Ernis families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ernis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ernis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ernis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ernis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ernis. 100% of Ernis men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Ernis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ernis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 42 immigration records available for the last name Ernis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 24 military records available for the last name Ernis. For the veterans among your Ernis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ernis ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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